Eight of Swords
The 8 of Swords is associated with the angel Akaiah who embodies patience and a calm demeanor for clear problem-solving. This card suggests a period of assessment or the need for decisive action to overcome challenges. It highlights the importance of concentration and learning, while also warning against excessive passivity which can lead to impatience and negligence. The card links with the Seraph Akaiah, planet Mercury, guiding personal growth and problem resolution.
Keywords
Angel
7. AKAIAH
Name meaning
Long-suffering
Prayer
Ex qui sive Dominum et exaudivit me, et ex omnibus tribulationibus eripuit mе. (Psalm 102:8 - 'The Lord is generous and merciful, long-suffering and of great mercy...').
Main meaning
Akaiah instills patience as a partly immutable and passive virtue, forming the foundation for a calm and clear assessment of problems and searching for the best solutions. It represents the calm before a storm or prompts active, decisive action to open new paths and solve unresolved issues. This Seraph promotes concentration and learning, warning that an excess may lead to impatience, laziness, and consequent negligence or ignorance.
Attributions
Number: 7; Rank: Seraph; Arcana: 8 of Swords; Planet: Mercury; Sign: Taurus; Esotericism: 8 of Swords.
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